Frank Sinatra / Duke Ellington

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Francis A. & Edward K. New - Vinyl - FS 1024 Sealed Two Color 2nd Label Stereo. First Copy We Have Seen With The Rare "Ol Blues Eyes For Buckley" Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Stereophile R2D4. Glorious Sound. Center Inch Of Top Seam Slightly Rubbed. more
	Francis A. & Edward K. Used - Vinyl - FS 1024 1968 Tri-Color, Heavy Vinyl Stereo Original. Stereophile R2D4. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. Tiny Gold Rivet In Jacket. more
	Francis A. & Edward K. Used - Vinyl - FS 1024 1968 Tri Colour Stereo Original. Label From The "Stereophile R2D4." Appears Glossy, Unplayed. 1B/1F Stampers. Features Johnny Hodges. 5 Star Sinatra And 5 Star Ellington Too!). Please Note: What Appear To Be Stains Are Part Of The Original Cover Design. more
	Francis A. & Edward K. New - Vinyl - FS 1024 Factory Sealed 1968 Heavy Vinyl Tri-Color Label Stereo Original. A Stereophile R2D4. Great Jazz, Great Sound. First Sealed Copy We Have Seen In A Long Time. Worth The Price Of Admission For The Killer Opening Cut "Follow Me." Archival Quality Copy. more
	Francis A. & Edward K. Used - Vinyl - FS 1024 2nd Label Stereo (Recorded In 1968). Appears Unplayed. A Stereophile R2D4 Title. Small Saw Notch. more
	Francis A. & Edward K. Used - Vinyl - FS 1024 Circa 1975 US reissue with Warner logo in rim text, still in shrink with tiny saw cut. "The much-anticipated collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington, Francis A. & Edward K., didn't quite match its high expectations. At the time of recording, the Ellington band was no longer at its peak, and Sinatra was concentrating on contemporary pop material, not standards. It was decided that the record would be a mixture of standards and new material; as it happened, only one Ellington number, "I Like the Sunrise," was included. Due to a mild cold, Sinatra was not at his best during the sessions, and his performance is consequently uneven on the record, varying between robust, expressive performances and thin singing. Similarly, Ellington and his band are hot and cold, occasionally turning in inspired performances and just as frequently walking through the numbers. But that doesn't mean there is nothing to recommend on Francis A. & Edward K. On the contrary, the best moments on the album fulfill all of the duo's promise. All eight songs are slow numbers, which brings out Sinatra's romantic side. "Indian Summer" is a particular standout, with a sensual vocal and a breathtaking solo from saxophonist Johnny Hodges. Much of the material on the album doesn't gel quite as well, but devoted Sinatra and Ellington fans will find enough to treasure on the record to make it a worthwhile listen." All Music Guide – Stephen Thomas Erlewine more